The Boat

The renovation of the boat

The design includes the redevelopment and refitting of the Princess Marie Astrid II boat, the site of the signing of the Schengen Treaty. The boat and its historical structure, which were worn out by use and the passage of time, serve as the background for the story told, maintaining the original structure of the boat but at the same time creating a continuous dialogue with the new layout of the Museum. The Boat will host new functions, such as a conference space, a temporary exhibition area and a lounge, as well as a new dynamic installation that tells the story of the signing of the Schengen Agreement. The “Signature Room” will allow visitors to travel back in time, transporting them to the same space that welcomed the representatives of the first signatory countries of the Agreement in 1985.

The upper deck: a time machine

The finishes and materials in the upper deck room, as well as the curtains and lamps, recall the atmosphere and aesthetics of the time, integrated with contemporary installations and furnishings.

The lower deck: a multifunctional space

For the lower deck of the boat, a flexible and multifunctional system has been designed that is capable of assuming different spatial configurations that can respond to different needs.